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Learning disability market position statements, are they fit for purpose?
- Author:
- GIRAUD-SAUNDERS Alison
- Journal article citation:
- Tizard Learning Disability Review, 22(4), 2017, pp.206-210.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to provide a commentary on the issues raised in the article 'Learning disability market position statements (MPS), are they fit for purpose?' Design/methodology/approach: The commentary draws on the literature and the author’s experience in developing commissioning. Findings: Published documents such as MPS and joint strategic needs assessments do not give an encouraging picture of progress in commissioning with and for people with learning disabilities. Actual commissioning practice may or may not be stronger than the documents suggest; however, more robust planning may help to sustain progress through times of organisational and social change. Originality/value: The commentary sets MPS in the context of other guidance on commissioning and development of services. It addresses questions about the need for published statements and the factors that help or hinder development of commissioning. (Edited publisher abstract)
What do Joint Strategic Needs Assessments tell us about people with learning disabilities in England?
- Authors:
- BAINES Susannah, HATTON Chris
- Journal article citation:
- Tizard Learning Disability Review, 20(2), 2015, pp.92-96.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Purpose: A 2013 analysis of local authority Joint Strategic Needs Assessments (JSNAs) showed that JSNAs were not routinely including information on the numbers and health needs of people with learning disabilities, particularly children. This paper compares the information included in 2013 and 2014 JSNAs. Design/methodology/approach: JSNAs for 141 local authorities in England were sought. Local authorities were contacted when JSNAs were not initially found online. All 137 JSNAs found were analysed for mentions and specific sections concerning people with learning disabilities, and content analysed concerning the specific information they contained. Findings: In total, 72 per cent of JSNAs mentioned people with learning disabilities (vs 82 per cent in 2013); 24 per cent mentioned children (vs 39 per cent in 2013) and 72 per cent mentioned adults (vs 81 per cent in 2013). Overall, 13 per cent of JSNAs included a section on children with learning disabilities (vs 9 per cent in 2013), 65 per cent included a section on adults (vs 48 per cent in 2013) and 11 per cent included a section on older adults (vs 8 per cent in the 2013). More JSNAs contained information on current and projected future populations, health needs, social context and service usage concerning adults with learning disabilities compared to children. There was large regional variation in all these indicators. Originality/value: Further work is needed for JSNAs to contain sufficient information on people with learning disabilities to allow for strategic planning, and for JSNAs to be accessible to the public. (Edited publisher abstract)
Practice guidance on developing a commissioning strategy for people with a learning disability
- Author:
- WALES. Welsh Assembly Government
- Publisher:
- Wales. Welsh Assembly Government
- Publication year:
- 2011
- Pagination:
- 141p.
- Place of publication:
- Cardiff
This practice guidance was developed to complement the statutory guidance the 'Commissioning Framework Guidance and Good Practice'. It can be used as a manual to help local authorities and the NHS develop their commissioning strategies for people with learning disabilities. Key stages for developing a commissioning strategy are covered, including the Institute of Public Care (IPC) Commissioning Framework model; analysis and gathering intelligence; planning and developing the commissioning strategy; and strategy monitoring, evaluation and review. It also covers development of the workforce and roles and responsibilities of commissioners. Partnership between local authorities and NHS is highlighted throughout the guidance.
Planning and commissioning housing for people with learning disabilities: a toolkit for local authorities
- Authors:
- HOUSING OPTIONS, GREAT BRITAIN. Department of Health. Valuing People Support Team
- Publisher:
- DH Care Networks. Housing Learning and Improvement Network
- Publication year:
- 2010
- Pagination:
- 73p.
- Place of publication:
- London
This ‘toolkit’ is intended to assist local authorities and their partners to plan effectively for the housing requirements of local people with learning disabilities and deliver the objective of more people with moderate to severe learning disabilities living in their own homes. The toolkit is set out in two main parts: planning – the steps likely to be required to plan for a wider choice of housing options; and delivery – the steps and actions likely to be required to commission a choice of housing options in reality. The toolkit is designed so that each 'component' section can be used independently, or it can be used in its entirety as a sequential series of steps and actions. Each section contains: a ‘checklist’ type series of questions that a local authority can use to plan activity and action and to self-assess its current position and performance; and possible approaches and suggestions for making progress including a sample of examples of good practice from a range of local authorities across England. It also contains a list of useful resources.
Supporting older people with learning disabilities: a toolkit for health and social care commissioners
- Authors:
- TURNER Sue, BERNARD Caroline
- Publisher:
- British Institute of Learning Disabilities
- Publication year:
- 2014
- Pagination:
- 40
- Place of publication:
- Birmingham
Older people with a learning disability often experience health inequalities as a result of factors sitting outside of health services eg poverty, poor housing, social exclusion, lifestyle factors and barriers to accessing health services. This toolkit brings together information from policy and practice to support commissioners in developing services for older people with learning disabilities and their family carers. The seven sections of the toolkit cover: knowing about the local population; planning for the local population; information and advice; accommodation and support; support to remain active and maintain relationships; support with health; and support at the end of life. Each section includes details of the rationale, good practice examples, and self-assessment questions to measure progress. Although the policy and legislation referred to relate to England only, many of the the broad issues discussed are relevant to the UK as a whole. (Original abstract)
Adults with learning disabilities and mental health needs: conceptual and service issues
- Author:
- GRAVESTOCK Shaun
- Journal article citation:
- Tizard Learning Disability Review, 4(2), April 1999, pp.6-13.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
This article introduces service changes impacting on adults with learning disabilities, defines the concepts of learning disability, needs and need assessments, dual diagnosis and mental health needs and considers their service implications. The findings from a national multi-professional survey of services for adults with learning disabilities and mental health needs are summarised and the difficulties of meeting the complex needs of these adults are demonstrated. Recent developments in clinical diagnostic assessment, needs assessment, care planning, outcome monitoring, staff training and service evaluation are discussed, including the possible advantages of the care programme approach (CPA). Recommendations are given for services for adults with learning disabilities and mental health needs and points for discussion with service users and carers are suggested.
Younger people with dementia: planning, practice and development
- Editors:
- COX Sylvia, KEADY John
- Publisher:
- Jessica Kingsley
- Publication year:
- 1999
- Pagination:
- 328p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
Includes chapters on: a medical overview of assessment and service responses for younger people with dementia; epidemiological issues; needs assessment and individual and strategic care planning; multi agency perspectives and person centred planning; HIV related brain impairment; Huntington's Disease; learning disabilities and dementia; alcohol related brain impairment; experiencing the worlds of younger people with dementia; negotiating caregiving and employment; young carers; family caregiving; psychosocial interventions; support groups for people with early stage Alzheimer's Disease; training and younger people with dementia; and developing an agenda for change in service provision.